美姬阁

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Critically examine historical and contemporary approaches to negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
• Identify and evaluate the different frameworks and practices of negotiations and explore the conflict dynamics and typology of terrorism more conducive to negotiations and a non-violent resolution,
• Case study analysis of different conflicts and peace processes with terrorist organisations,
• Validate extant theories and practices, and recognise existing mechanisms for negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
• Evaluate and appraise the strengths and challenges of mechanisms and approaches of historical and contemporary case studies of negotiations with violent extremists and terrorist organisations,
• Identify and select preventive measures and means for the potential non-violent resolution of conflicts with violent extremists and terrorists.

Core content

• Historical and comparative approaches to diplomacy,
• Diplomatic theory and practice,
• Conflict dynamics and conflict typology,
• Case study analysis of different regional conflicts and peace processes,
• Theories and practices of peacekeeping,
• Developing a conflict prevention plan and the preventive measures matrix.  

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this course 10 credits can be put towards the Counterterrorism MSc or Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience MSc

美姬阁 credits are available for this short course which you can put towards selected 美姬阁 degrees. Find out more about short course credit points.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or 美姬阁 Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found . 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the 美姬阁 campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to 美姬阁 village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. 美姬阁 campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
美姬阁
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL